When Pigs Fly - Learning English with American Idioms

Download or read book When Pigs Fly - Learning English with American Idioms written by J. Scott Husted and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-08-05 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Is an Idiom?An idiom is a commonly used term or phrase that isfunny or surprising because it doesn't seem to mean quite what it is saying. An idiom is a little like a metaphor. It's not literally true, but presents a good picture or comparison that is striking and makes us think.You'll improve your vocabulary and enjoyment of the English language with this book. Learning and using idioms is a fun way to add interest and depth to your use of the English language. They add character and meaning to your conversations, and people will see your humor and intelligence showing through as you use English idioms. Are you ready to begin?